hobbyhorse

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الإنجليزية - الإنجليزية
Alternative spelling of hobby horse
{n} a small horse, stick, plaything, favorite thing, stupid or dull person, foil
A strong, active horse, of a middle size, said to have been originally from Ireland; an ambling nag
A stick, often with the head or figure of a horse, on which boys make believe to ride
a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride
a topic to which one constantly reverts; "don't get him started on his hobbyhorse
{i} wooden rocking horse; pet idea or project
a topic to which one constantly reverts; "don't get him started on his hobbyhorse"
A subject or plan upon which one is constantly setting off; a favorite and ever-recurring theme of discourse, thought, or effort; that which occupies one's attention unduly, or to the weariness of others; a ruling passion
hobbyhorses
plural of hobbyhorse
hobbyhorse

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    hob·by·horse

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    [ 'hä-bE-"hors ] (noun.) 1557. hobby.
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